LEGO expands China-centric toys for deeper connection
The new sets — the LEGO Galloping Horse Canvas and LEGO Fortune Firecrackers — are joining the bustling gifting season. They are more than just toys; they serve as a bridge…
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Sumo diplomacy: Japan’s heavyweight ‘soft power’ ambassadors
Overseas visitors are increasingly eager to see sumo, and tournaments in Japan are regularly sold out.
The eternal ascent: Basant kite-flying festival returns to the skies of Pakistan’s Lahore
After years of silence, Lahore’s kites wait — patient, hopeful, and ready to lift the city’s spirit once more.
Vietnamese silk village’s 700-year old tradition
With a history spanning more than 700 years, Nha Xa silk village in Ninh Binh continues to preserve the art of traditional silk weaving. Today, its silk stands as a symbol of…
Pakistan’s Lahore prepares to recapture Basant magic
Young people in their teens and 20s will get experience the legendary spring festival for the first time, while older Lahoris, recalling the glory days when world celebrities…
How Filipinos cook, eat, and talk about food
Abundance becomes a way of saying: You are welcome here, you matter, our house is your house—so feel at home.
Revisiting ‘falcha’ in modern-day Kathmandu
These ancient shelters once hosted gossip, games, and devotion—and now shelter modern commuters with the same warmth.
Cambodia marks historic first with official launch of Jarai language in multilingual education
The initiative aims to safeguard cultural identity, promote language rights and ensure indigenous children receive quality and equitable education.
“Kavadi” maker from Malaysia’s Ipoh takes pride in his work
The kavadi 31-year-old C. Dineskumaran is working on is a towering two-tiered structure adorned with some 1,300 peacock feathers and stands nearly 2.74m tall.
China’s laba porridge heralds festive celebrations
For most people, savoring laba porridge — which is typically made of at least eight ingredients including glutinous rice and red beans — is more than a traditional ritual,…